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Works of art provide a rare insight to the personalities of those directing the economy

As the Chancellor sits at his desk during these dark, January days, wondering
how he will meet his debt target, he can look up at his wall for
enlightenment — because George Osborne has opted to hang one of the
Government Art Collection’s newest acquisitions in his office.

Lights is a 7ft x 9ft painting by Lisa Milroy, the Canadian-British
artist recognised in the Eighties for arranging everyday objects such as
lemons and women’s heels on off-white canvas. It is one of ten paintings,
drawings, etchings and sculptures displayed in Mr Osborne’s office and among
205 chosen by coalition ministers from

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David Gauke, the Exchequer Secretary, can enjoy this engraving of Oxford

January 12 2013 Crown copyright/Government Art Collection

David Gauke, the Exchequer Secretary, can enjoy this engraving of Oxford

January 12 2013 Crown copyright/Government Art Collection

An oil painting of Iona Abbey is a favourite of that proud Scot Danny Alexander

January 12 2013 Courtesy of the artist’s estate/Bridgeman Art Library

Study for Standard, by Dame Elisabeth Frink, is in George Osborne’s office